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Articles: Culture

The “Climate Debate” drives off the cliff!

It is hard to avoid the strident tones of the promoters of the various climate and “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)” schemes. I...

The Pointless Tragedy of War – Part II

The similarly titled Part 1 (Nov. 16, 2022) has created sufficient interest to warrant a follow-up – Part 2 – with a fresh...

The Pointless Tragedy of War – Part I

In Europe and here in Australia My grandfather, W.G. Manners, wrote the below poem while he was reflecting on two of his sons...

Travel & Creativity

They say that distance and difference are the secrets to creativity. Perhaps that is why I have returned to Australia refreshed from spending three...

Corporate Culture 2022

At Mannwest Group and Mannkal Foundation we invest in a wide range of publicly listed companies as we are dependent on their continuing...

Leadership Can Not be Delegated!

This article was originally published in The Spectator Australia. Anyone else old enough to remember when any corporate, political or education leader, said...

Australia needs less compliance and more performance

The below is my address delivered at Mannkal’s premier annual event – Emerging Leaders – at the University Club of Western Australia, March...

P. J. O’Rourke, RIP

Perth is still smiling from the 2008 (May 12th) visit from P. J. O’Rourke. Our Mannkal Economic Education Foundation was proud to host...

Reflecting on an inspirational tour of Francisco Marroquín University (UFM)

The below is a guest post by Yuliya Tychkivska, Executive Director of The Aspen Institute – Ukraine, Co-Founder of the Bendukidze Free Market...

A Festive Poem 2021

Our warmest Christmas wishes to you and your families.Wishing you every success and good health for 2022. ~ A Festive Poem for You...